Under 8s

Welcome to the under 8's team for the 2017/18 season. To be eligible to play on this team players must be born in 2010. We usually train every Saturday morning in the Drogheda Grammar School in Mornington from 10:00am to 11:30am. There will be a series of matches and blitzes played throughout the season against other clubs in the North East region. Please Note that All rugby at this age is non-competitive, and the emphasis is on learning the skills required to play, having fun and inclusiveness.

Please make sure your child always has their gum shield, they cannot participate in contact drills without a gum shield.

The IRFU recommend that you do not use blade style boots due to increased injury risk to other players.

Raleri Sports Goggles are currently the only approved sports goggle. You will not be allowed to play if you are wearing any other goggle.

Please arrive on-time for training and match days, as the player warm up is key to prevent injuries.

Please text back player if a player is unavailable.

To be eligible for selection for match days and training after October 1st the player must have paid their membership fee. Registration will take place on September 23rd or you can pay the membership fees online.

Important team information is sent by SMS/Text. To be included on this list please speak to a coach or send an email to U8.Coach@BoyneRFC.ie

Boyne U8 travelled to Balbriggan RFC for a blitz on Sun 20th Mar 2016. The team fielded 19 players for the two matches with Balbriggan who were tackling very well. Many thanks to our hosts Balbriggan U8 for the great post-match and we look forward to the return fixture in a few weeks. Thanks to Andrew Byrne from Balbriggan RFC for the photo.

The weather was kind to us again Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2016. A good cohort of players and parents turned for a great event, see you all again next year. Picture is the Boyne U8 and a good mix of others preparing to join the parade.

Boyne U8 travelled to Dundalk RFC for a blitz on Sat 12th Mar 2016. An excellent turnout from Boyne U8 players and supports ensured we put on a great performance. Many thanks to our excellent hosts Dundalk U8 for the great post-match tea. Thanks to Jessica Woods for the team photo's.

IRISH RUGBY AND THE WORLD RUGBY RALERI GOGGLE TRIAL
As the Irish Rugby Football Union has now been accepted onto the World Rugby Raleri Goggle Trial allowing those requiring the use of goggles to now apply to World Rugby to participate in the trial and purchase a pair of Raleri goggles, if accepted onto the trial.

Boyne U8 travelled to North Meath RFC for a blitz on Sat 13th Feb 2016. Once again we had an excellent turnout from Boyne U8 with 26 Players and a motley crew of supports navigating their way to Kells. Great tackling skills from both teams ensured we had a good contest. Very well done to all and in particular to the Boyne U8 players who willingly volunteered to play for the opposition and scoring the majority of tries! Many thanks to our excellent hosts North Meath U8 for the great post-match tea. Thanks again to Jessica Woods for the team photo's.

Boyne U8 travelled to North Meath RFC for a blitz on Sat 13th Feb 2016. Once again we had an excellent turnout from Boyne U8 with 26 Players and a motley crew of supports navigating their way to Kells. Great tackling skills from both teams ensured we had a good contest. Very well done to all and in particular to the Boyne U8 players who willingly volunteered to play for the opposition and scoring the majority of tries! Many thanks to our excellent hosts North Meath U8 for the great post-match tea. Thanks again to Jessica Woods for the team photo's.

Summary information (see also attached pdf): Clontarf FC is delighted to invite your club to our upcoming Mini Rugby Festival. Our inaugural Rugby Blitz was held in 2014 to commemorate the 1000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf 1014 with 72 teams participating from Ulster, Leinster and Connaught. In 2015 our All-Weather Pitch was under construction so our follow up event is this season.